intellectualstraditional
Intellectualstraditional is a neologism used to describe a disposition among some intellectuals to foreground tradition as a source of knowledge, authority, and social cohesion in modern societies. It covers a range of positions that defend customs, institutions, and practices—such as family structures, religious rites, linguistic norms, and community rituals—from rapid change or relativistic critique.
Etymology and usage: The term is not established in major scholarly dictionaries and is largely encountered
Core tenets: Emphasizes continuity, inherited wisdom, and measured reform; seeks to balance respect for tradition with
Contexts and variants: Employed in discussions of conservatism, cultural studies, and religious intellectuals; cross-cultural variants exist;
Relation to other currents and criticisms: See also conservative thought, cultural conservatism, traditionalism; criticisms include charges
Notable figures and movements: While not widely used as a defined movement, related currents include traditionalist